First day of the holy month of Ramadan in Pakistan

People are observing the fasting month of Ramadan in Peshawar, Pakistan, on March 12, 2024. Ramadan, the holy month for Muslims, is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. It is believed that the first verse of the Koran was revealed during its last 10 nights. This annual celebration involves night-time prayers and abstaining from eating, drinking, and sexual activities from sunrise to sunset. It is also a time for socializing, primarily in the evening after breaking the fast, leading to a shift of all activities to later in the day in most countries.